I have a hobby which is currently really holding my interest and has done for over a year now. It doesn't involve interacting much with anyone else. The hobby could turn into a small on-line business though won't be very profitable but I think I might have become slightly obsessed with it particularly as I'm currently dealing with some difficult issues in life, I think it has become a means of escapism.
Following a traumatic upbringing and now experiencing anxiety, I don't find friendships/developing friendships all that easy. Added to this the perimenopause and I have just become insular.
I have a few friends and two good friend in particular who I know I would enjoy seeing once we meet. Little one will be attending nursery shortly for 15 hours a week, yet still I would prefer to be engrossed with hobby than bother to meet up with friends during this free time.
Then at other times I start to feel isolated/wish I had someone to chat to but realise that in order for this to happen I actually have to put effort in.
Perhaps things will change once my dc actually starts school and I have a bit more time on my hands.
Can anyone relate to this?